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    RD1 Spirits

    4.8 (31 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    The Amburana apple spritz
    Grace E.

    Fantastic cocktails, unique tour experiences, gorgeous decor, and outstanding service (be sure to ask for Drew!)- what more could you want? We visited for the first time and did a tasting, followed by cocktails. I loved the apple spritz so much. It was outstanding (and I'm not a huge bourbon fan), mixed flavors perfectly for a chilly afternoon. I can't wait for warmer weather and the surrounding area to open more businesses because this will definitely be a recommended spot to anyone visiting Lex as well as a favorite for us.

    Lydia C.

    Jordan was such a great guide! We've been on quite a few traditional bourbon tours, so it was great that he focused on what makes RD1 unique. The tasting was amazing and it was very interesting to see a single spoon of honey as a tasting pairing. Still delicious though! Getting to try the experimental barrels for the fill your own bottle was definitely a highlight. Can't wait for the ice cream to be available!

    Kimberly M.

    This was an amazing tour experience for $20! Jordan our tour guide was fun and educational. We had the whole distillery to ourselves and learned the history of the brand, making of bourbon as well how all the different machines used in the process work. The tasting was very neat. They paired 4 bourbons with a food item and then we went to the barrel room where three more tastings were pulled from barrels with antique 'whiskey thief's'. You can even fill your own bottle and name it if you like! Very cool place in an up and coming area.

    Susan S.

    Amazing Whiskey!!! Sampled this at the Minnesota Monthly Spirits Classic and loved them all. Definitely purchase one of these if you see it out at your liquor store. They do Whiskey well.

    Smooth bourbon
    Dwaine C.

    We were in Lexington for a day to visit family and distilleries. RD1 was moving to a new location. But I read about them. I stopped by the liquor barn for a bottle. I picked up the RD1 double finished in oak and maple barrels. I like it. It is smooth and has a maple flavor if you like that in your bourbon.

    Mike G.

    Had a very informative tour for the history of the brand. Very different bourbon for me. All had additional aging with other wood added to the barrels. French oak was mild and a little sweet. The Brazilian wood added an interesting nutty flavor. The oak and maple smelled like syrup and tasted like pecan pie to me. The atmosphere was pretty cool in its industrial modern theme.

    Ruth M.

    We went in today for what I thought was our 1:30 tour--turns out I had actually booked it for tomorrow! The staff didn't miss a beat. Their customer service was incredible--they happily accommodated us and got us in that same day. Huge kudos to them for making it such a smooth and welcoming experience. The experience itself was fantastic. We got to sample four different barrels of whiskey and learn what makes RD1 unique as a distiller. The new location is beautiful--modern, clean, and inviting. It's clear they put a lot of thought into the design, and I'm excited to see how the area expands with new restaurants coming in around them. That's going to make it an even more fun destination for guests. One of the highlights was using the whiskey thief to fill our own bottle. On other distillery tours, you usually just watch someone else do it, so it was such a treat to be able to actually try it ourselves for the first time. Definitely a memorable moment! Overall, this is an excellent experience--great whiskey, top-notch staff, and a space that feels fresh and exciting. If you're in town, I highly recommend stopping by RD1.

    Lisa D.

    Caleb met us with friendliness and enthusiasm to do a short tour and then barrel tasting. We tasted 4 different barrels in their exclusive one of a kind barrels. These creations were presented and tasted in a way we have never experienced. Absolutely outstanding. A bourbon lovers dream experience. Followed by doing a bottling of the bourbon of our choice. So unique. Worth your time and money!! Highly recommend.

    Leigh H.

    The new location is gorgeous! The spaces are perfect with a beautiful bar, patio and Speakeasy with delicious curated cocktails by amazing staff. Perfect for a "Bourbon Women" event with beautiful ladies. Thank you Chris! for the tour and historic account of how it all began up to where you are now. Will definitely visit again.

    Amberly D.

    Very unique experience! Small craft distillery with some very unique bourbons. I definitely recommend trying this one out if you're in the area. Very classic and stylish ambiance and our tour guide was great. One of the few places where you can thieve your own whiskey. Will for sure be back if we are in the area especially once they get their new location. Our guide was super nice and attentive as well.

    Chris B.

    Wonderful place you can sample or do a bottle pour on your own. The crew makes your experience... Caleb, Elaina, Sydney all made the experience great. Bourbon s are very good!

    Mandy L.

    We absolutely loved our tasting. Even though there were only two of us, they created a great experience with tastings to pair with each product. We really enjoyed all of the products they offered. We ended up buying the Amburana barrel aged bottle. We would have bought more bottles but felt they were a little over priced. They are going to open a new, larger location soon and we are looking forward to checking them out again.

    Old Fashioned
    Timothy D.

    Took a friend to visit during a free day on a meeting. I knew about RD1 Spirits from a guy from HS who works for them. All 4 tastings we did was really good, especially for such of small distillery. My personal favs were the Brazilian wood and the Maple Oak, both who which translated well into an Old Fashion crafted on site. A definite return visit is in the cards.

    What a Beautiful New Home for RD1 Spirits!!!

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